1336: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario seeks a Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor to provide vital therapeutic support to Anishinabek youth in care. The role involves delivering culturally relevant interventions and working alongside a dedicated clinical team to ensure holistic well-being for youth and their families. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and demonstrate experience in mental health support.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Employees and family EFAP support

Qualifications

• Three years related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families.
• Experience working with youth with mental health needs.
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily therapeutic opportunities in a 24-hour home setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for program delivery.
• Participate in program 'On Call' rotation as designated.

Skills

Cultural Activity Facilitation

Therapeutic Intervention

Crisis Management

Flexibility

Education

Indigenous Learning Degree or BSW

Native Child and Family Worker diploma

Social Service Worker diploma

Job description

1336: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Youth Intensive Treatment Services Manager, the Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor will ensure daily needs of youth in care of the program are met by actively providing daily therapeutic opportunities in the twenty-four hour home setting. The Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Social and community service workers

Total Positions

1

Wage

$26.48 To $33.54 Hourly

Hours/Week

36

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

6/10/2025

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Service Worker or equivalent diploma with relevant work experience will be considered
• Three years related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families
• Three years experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions to youth including cultural, land-based, recreational, prosocial
• Experience working with youth with mental health needs
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Manager or designate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift
• Must participate in program “On Call” rotation, as designated by Service Manager or designate
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health
• Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities
• Must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Training provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures

Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search

Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one

In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Manager or designate

Ability to work flexible hours

Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift

Must participate in program “On Call” rotation, as designated by Service Manager or designate

Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle

Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health

Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities

Must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Training provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6